Genitive Case and Possession Rules

The video tutorial explains the genitive case, a grammatical construction used to show possession, often represented by 'apostrophe s'. It covers when to use the genitive case versus the 'of' form, especially for people, animals, and inanimate objects. The tutorial provides rules for singular and plural nouns, exceptions for time expressions, organizations, and places, and emphasizes the importance of practice for non-native speakers.

What is the primary function of the genitive case in English grammar?

• To indicate possession

• To form questions

• To describe actions

• To express future tense

Which of the following is an example of the genitive case?

• Joe car

• Joe's car

• The car is Joe

• The car of Joe

Which of the following is an example of using the genitive case with a proper noun?

• Joe car

• Car of Joe

• Joe's car

• The car of Joe

When is it more common to use the 'apostrophe s' form?

• With inanimate objects

• With people and animals

• With abstract ideas

• With geographical locations

Which sentence correctly uses the 'of' form?

• The table's leg

• The leg of the table

• The bird's nest

• The dog's bowl

What is the role of the first noun in a noun plus noun construction?

• It acts as a preposition

• It acts as an adjective

• It acts as a conjunction

• It acts as a verb

Which of the following is an example of a noun plus noun construction?

• The water's temperature

• The temperature of the water

• The water temperature

• Temperature of water

What is the correct way to express possession for a singular noun ending in 's'?

• Add only an apostrophe

• Add 's and pronounce an extra syllable

• Add 's

• Do not change the noun

How do you form the genitive case for plural nouns ending in 's'?

• Add 's and pronounce an extra syllable

• Do not change the noun

• Add only an apostrophe

• Add 's

Which of the following is an example of an irregular plural noun using the genitive case?

• The birds' nest

• The dogs' park

• The children's book

• The cats' bed